Memoir Club Podcast

Memoir Club Podcast

Welcome to The Memoir Club Podcast. I’m Wayne Jordan—story coach, curious listener, and your guide as we turn everyday memories into stories worth telling. Each week, you’ll hear a true tale, a simple tip, and a prompt to get you writing. So grab a notebook, subscribe, and join us at memoirclub.net for free downloads and fresh ideas.

Episodes

Object Stories: Memory, Meaning, and Keepsakes

July 1, 2025 • 10 mins
You’ve probably got something in your house that looks ordinary to everyone else—but to you, it’s a story. A chipped mug. A souvenir spoon. A game-worn jersey, or a matchbook from a bar that isn’t there anymore. These objects aren’t special because of what they’re worth. They’re special because of what they’ve witnessed. Today’s story comes with wood glue, nicks in the finish, and maybe ...
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Stay Tuned: Memoir in Prime Time

July 1, 2025 • 12 mins
What Was Your Favorite TV Show As a Kid? Before streaming and smartphones, our favorite shows shaped our routines—and our dreams. In this episode, we rewind the tape to childhood TV, exploring how the shows we watched became the lens through which we saw the world. We’ll unpack how to write about these moments, answer a listener’s question about sparking sensory memory, and leave you wit...
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The Trouble With Trouble

July 1, 2025 • 13 mins
The Power of Getting Caught In episode 4 of the Memoir Club Podcast, we’re going to talk about getting into trouble. We all got in trouble as kids—but what if those missteps are where our best stories live? In this episode, we explore the power of “getting caught,” why trouble is a rich source for memoir, and how to write about those rebellious or embarrassing moments without shame. Plus...
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The Table Where We Became Us

June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Listen to the Complete Episode: In episode 3, we’re exploring the theme of Family Dinners. You can tell a lot about a family by how they eat dinner. Some prayed first. Some fought first. Some set the table like clockwork, while others hovered near the stove like scavengers, waiting for Mom to say, “It’s ready!” But one thing’s for sure—those dinners weren’t just meals. They were rituals....
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The House That Built Me

June 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Listen to the Full Episode The House That Built Me In episode one, we’ll unpack why physical spaces leave such lasting impressions, how to mine those memories even if they’re fuzzy, and how your childhood home might just be the perfect starting point for your memoir. I’ll share a personal story, answer a question from a listener named Linda, and wrap it all up with a writing prompt that ...
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What If I Cannot Remember Details?

June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Listen to the Full Episode: Sometimes, We Just Can’t Remember the Details In episode 2, we’re dealing with a topic that affects everyone: What do you do when you just can’t remember the details? For example, I was standing in the bedroom the other day, holding a ceramic jar I’ve had since college. For five decades, I’ve used it as a bookend and tossed odds and ends into it without a seco...
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Start with a Story: Introduction to Memoir Club

June 26, 2025 • 7 mins
Listen to the Full Episode: Memoir Club. Everyday Stories, Told Well. Hello and welcome to the Memoir Club Podcast. I’m Wayne Jordan, your host—and if this is your first time listening, you’re in just the right place. Because in this first episode, I’ll share what Memoir Club is, why ordinary stories matter, and how this podcast helps you gather the memories that matter—without pressure,...
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